Marianne

Sweden
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I am currently

At home

My next destination:
France
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Description

I am an easy-going, adaptable, conscientious and sociable Swedish lady. I love nature, animals, reading, languages, dancing, singing, history, learning new things, meeting new people of all ages and more. I have done several 'Workaways' in England and France and now I would like to go back to France or England.
A few years ago I worked on a small farm in Sweden - Icelandic horses and other animals. From June 2016 to June 2017 I had a job in London as housekeeper/companion. After that I worked in the canteen of upper secondry schools. I don't work now, which means I am free to do 'Workaway' more often and for longer periods of time. In my late teens, I did au-pair jobs, which I really enjoyed. Maybe now I could do something similar, although I suppose it wouldn't be called au-pair at my age.
Interests

Hiking

Vegetarian or vegan

Pets

Self development

Cycling

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Languages

History

Gardening

Events & social

Dancing

Culture

Books

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
French: Intermediate

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills

I am friendly with animal and gardening skills, also hospitality and catering skills.
Age

68
What else ...

Apart from looking after animals, I have experience in cleaning, catering, gardening, reception. I am open to town- and citylife too.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat meat apart from fish but don't have a problem with those who do.

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12 Jun 2025

Left by host (Join us with house and garden ...) for Workawayer ()

Marianne hat uns sehr im Garten geholfen. unermüdlich hat sie sich durch die Disteln gearbeitet. Vielen Dank. Auch bei der Reinigung von der Baustelle war sie eine große Hilfe. Wir wünschen ihr viel Spaß weiterhin in Frankreich.

(Excellent )

31 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us with house and garden ...)

I had a great two weeks with Martina and Jörg, such a friendly couple. Always making sure I was all right. Good conversations at meal times, when enjoying Matina's cooking. I did mostly weeding and a bit of cleaning. Their place is beautiful and the view of the Pyrenées is fabulous. Thank you very much for everything. I wish you all the best.

(Excellent )

5 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Opportunity of a lifetime ...)

Here is my feedback at last. MJ is a lovely lady and I got to spend two weeks with her before I did catsitting for three weeks. We went out and about to different places. The three cats are really nice with very different personalities and are very well looked after by MJ. Hope to see you again MJ xxx

(Excellent )

8 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Marianne is lovely, she is very observant to her surroundings and house rules.
She made herself welcome in my little farming village and got along with ALL my neighbours.
I found her to be very trusting and sensible therefore, I had no problem in leaving her alone, caring for my cats & house-sitting. See You again soon Marianne xxx

This was a … read more

(Excellent )

24 Oct 2020

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Marianne has stayed with us twice now, and we love having her around. She's an exceptionally sweet and honest person, with an eye for detail, and is always sensitive and diligent. She has a very nice sense of humour, fits in well with everybody, and works hard. We all got on very well, and hope very much she'll carry on returning to the chateau.

(Excellent )

12 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Please come help in our ...)

I have spent altogether 6 weeks with this amazing couple in their amazing chateau, 3 weeks in the summer of 2019 and 3 weeks this summer and I hope to come back again. The place has a very friendly athmosphere and the tasks are varied. Kate and Mick do all they can to make you feel comfortable. I was lucky to be there during the singing course … read more

(Excellent )

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12 Jun 2025

Left by host (Join us with house and garden ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

31 May 2025

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5 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Opportunity of a lifetime ...)

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8 Apr 2023

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(Excellent)

24 Oct 2020

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12 Sep 2020

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(Excellent)

4 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer for host (Stay in a converted tannery ...)

I should have done this ages ago. I want to say a very big thank you to Diane and Frank, where I was for several weeks until the end of April this year. They really make you feel at home and they couldn't be more generous. I had such a great time with them and their dogs and cats. Miss you all...

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2016

Left by host for Workawayer

Marianne is on her third visit to us...which says a lot!
She is trustworthy,kind ...a real pleasure to have around.
Loves gardening ...the dogs love her!..she is happy to walk with them
We don't have horses ...she loves horses and is used to working with them.
I hope she,ll come back for a forth stay.

(Excellent)

19 Sep 2014

Left by host for Workawayer

We enjoyed Marianne living with us for a few weeks this summer. She was quiet, considerate and no trouble at all to have around. She went out quite bit in the evenings and we enjoyed conversation about our families and so forth when we ate / spent time together. She worked the hours as allocated when needed, slowly with care and attention to … read more

(Very good)